Flying from Shanghai to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS): What you need to know
The timezone in Lisbon is UTC+0, which is eight hours behind Shanghai. Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is located in Lisbon.
To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to LIS, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as February? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from traveling and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Shanghai to LIS leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Traveling from central Shanghai to PVG takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PVG land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You can arrive at SHA from the center of Shanghai in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometers or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to LIS flight:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 85% of them landing right on cue.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LIS and shut your eyes sooner:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Shanghai to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport flight.
Getting from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) to central Lisbon
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Lisbon. How long it takes to get to the center in a car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Currently, $324 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $550. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Shanghai to LIS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Shanghai to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
January is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), while August is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Lisbon based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Shanghai to LIS plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lisbon to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Lisbon
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Lisbon right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Shanghai to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Pasteis de Belém, belém and Real Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Belém are highlights which should be on any good Lisbon itinerary.
Explore more of Portugal
Lisbon has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Portugal waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometers north of Lisbon, a trip to Porto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Ribeira District, Rio Douro and Livraria Lello.
Coimbra is another standout destination in Portugal and is around 177 kilometers north of Lisbon. No trip is complete without a visit to Biblioteca Joanina, Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra) and Paço das Escolas.